Mr Gray it's time for the contract to be sign and the CEO of Alpha financial cooperation is here for the deal and the board meeting will be starting in the next two hours . "The secretary said . Tell the CEO to come to my office for the contract . Lucas said .
After the contract was signed between the companies Lucas went to the conference room to start the board meeting . The meeting lasted for many hours before ending . After the end of the meeting he asked the secretary about his schedule for tomorrow . Sir you only have a dinner party for the contract signed today and I'll forward the venue and time to you .
Lucas entered his office then loose his tie , then ruffle his hair before packing the documents he needs to tend to once he got home . He took the elevator down to the garage where his car was parked before driving out of the company to his house but got stuck on the road due to traffic jam . He got home late ,had his dinner , took his bath before going to his study to sign the documents he brought home .
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The next morning came in a blink , he stretched lazily took his bathe before going downstairs then called his driver. Drive to the old house I need to see that old man of mine. He said to the driver . Okay sir the driver replied before driving out of his villa . It took only forty minutes before getting to his parents villa .
He entered the house then saw his father sitting on a sofa . Old man you're home today . "he said to his father . Do you want me out of my house you little brat and what brought you to my humble abode son . Nothing much just came here to say hi to you isn't that good .
One thing about the gray family is that they cherish each other in their family and there's love . Do you bring your girlfriend or fiancee over ." Vanessa enter the living room. What are you talking about mom. Haven't I told not to come to my house without bringing your woman . Don't start again mom , you see that, old man just tell your wife not to disturb me about this matter again cause I'm not ready for that . He said . Lucas what your mother said is true do you want me to die before you marry .uhun!! don't you want me to see my grandchildren before going to my grave . Dad!! Are you siding your wife now you're ganging up with your wife right now I see you never love me . I'm not getting married and that's final . To the study son he stood up pecked his wife before going to the study . Then Lucas followed him .
Don't you think you're hurting yourself cause of your past experience the father said after entering the study . Sit down he said to his son . To become a man you need to face your fear . Your judging other woman cause of your past , all woman are not the same . I know you'll understand what I'm saying once you see the right person thats all I have to say. Lucas sighed before going out .
He bid his goodbye before leaving him . Hey buddy ,come meet me at the bar down town . He hang up before he replied . What he heck is wrong with this guy ,calling out like that in a command tone as if I'm his employee ."Chris lament before driving out of his house to the bar .
He got to the bar in a few minutes .he sighted Lucas from afar . He went to join him. Hey man what's wrong with this mood of your calling me out at this late hour to drink Chris complained . Are you drinking with me or you're here to complain . Tell what's it that made you like this I'm your friend you know .
Can you imagine my parent are putting pressure on me about this marriage and you know about my experience with Charlotte , I don't think I can move on I'm really hurt . Do you think there's a woman who can heal me and not add to my injuries you know what she did to me . "Lucas said with a bitter smile . Man don't think about that and let's drink our sorrow away .
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Lillian was really happy about the admission . The next morning she woke up early get dressed then went to her parents grave yard .she knelt down then wept . Mom , Dad I did it I'm now a student in a prestigious university . I know you're happy up there , I'll surely make you proud then become the best among my peers .
She went home after visiting the grave ,she met her brother at home and she was elated cause she has a lot of things to address. Richard I have a lot of things to tell you and I don't know where to really start from cause it has been bothering me . Okay lily I'm all hears ,Richard sat down beside her . She cleared her throat"Richard I'm really happy I got this admission but one side of me is not happy at all . Why aren't you happy is this not what you wanted , you see in really happy for you and I'm proud of you too .that's a prestigious school for crying out loud so what are you not happy about . If it's about my school fee I'm an adult already I'll work part-time job so you don't have to worry about me and I'll always come to check up on you okay . Lillian smile after listening to her brother words . It's not really about that I don't want to leave you cause I'll miss you . You know I won't be able to come home and don't worry about the school fee I'll work over there too so I'll be able to send you money . But I'm scared of leaving you alone in this house . Lily really!!!you don't have to worry I'll take care of myself okay so will you smile for me ..? If you don't smile I'll tickle you now .....okay !okay !!! You won and I promise to always come check on you every weekend . How's that ? Let me think about that . Nope I want my answer now . Okay fine by that ,lily I'll miss you when you get there take care of yourself well and anybody who cross your line beat them to pulp then always call me every day promise . I promise she said with a pinky swear . They slept together that night .